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電

電 — electricity

Learn the correct stroke order for 電 (electricity), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 213 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)デンden
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical雨
Frequency#268
Meaningselectricity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

家電かでんhousehold (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronicsnoun
外電がいでんforeign telegramnoun
終電しゅうでんlast train (of the day)noun
充電じゅうでんcharging (electrically)noun
祝電しゅくでんcongratulatory telegramnoun
送電そうでんtransmission of electricity; electricity supply; power supplynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 電 (electricity) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 雨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 電 is #268, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

家電かでん — household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
外電がいでん — foreign telegram
終電しゅうでん — last train (of the day)

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (雨)

雨rain雪snow雲cloud雰atmosphere零zero雷thunder需demand震quake

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 電 have?

The kanji 電 (electricity) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 電?

電 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 電 mean?

電 means: electricity. On'yomi readings: デン.

What JLPT level is 電?

電 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.